Graduate History Courses

HIST 5083 Studies in 20^th Century America
Examination through directed discussions of selected topics on the political, social, and cultural aspects of the American experience since the turn of the century with particular emphasis on reform and social change.  Three lecture hours a week.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5443 Studies in English History
Major trends in the development of English society, the growth of Parliament, the religious changes in England, industrialization, the growth of empire, and England’s role in world affairs.  Three lecture hours a week.  Credit: 3 hours.  May be repeated.

HIST 5713 Studies in Texas History
The sweep of Texas history from the early Indian cultures and Spanish colonial institutions to contemporary political, social, and economic developments.  Three lecture hours a week.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5763 Studies in Latin American History
An analysis of political, economic, cultural, and intellectual trends from colonial times to the present; emphasis on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico.  Three lecture hours a week.  Credit : 3 hours.

HIST 5833 Seminar in History I
Emphasis on historiographical issues, key figures, and trends in historical scholarship, the nature of historical and bibliographical skills.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5843 Seminar in History II
Focus on rigorous research and writing skills required for thesis.  Includes defining topic, building bibliography, evaluating primary and secondary sources, preparing prospectus, working on narrative and analytical writing style.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5863 Studies in Women’s History
Study of shifting roles of women and their struggle for equality in relationship to changes in social, economic, and political institutions in American society.  Three lecture hours a week.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5903 Special Topics
Organized course with section’s title and content varying with specific subject matter and topic offered.  Three lecture hours a week.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5911 Individual Study
Independent study of selected topics in history.  Credit: 1 hour.

HIST 5913 Individual Study
Independent study of selected topics in history.  Credit:  3 hours.

HIST 5933 Internship
Supervised practical experience, related to the academic and career objectives of the student, in a public or private agency.  15-20 hours of work per week.  A paper will be required.  Credit: 3 hours.  May be repeated for a total of six hours.

HIST 5936 Internship
Supervised practical experience, related to the academic and career objectives of the student, in a public or private agency.  30-40 hours of work per week.  A paper will be required.  Credit: 6 hours.  May be repeated for a total of six hours.

HIST 5951, 5953, and 5956 Cooperative Education

HIST 5973 Professional Paper
The research and writing of a professional paper by each student on a topic selected jointly by the student and the instructor.  Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5983 Thesis
Credit: 3 hours.

HIST 5993 Thesis
Credit: 3 hours.